Ski Race Knit Kandahar
It was during the early 20th century that the men and women of polo grounds, tennis courts, and rugby pitches transitioned to the slopes, bringing with them a refined sense of style and camaraderie. Among the pioneers of this golden era of alpine sport was the esteemed Kandahar Ski Club, founded in 1924 in Mürren, Switzerland. More than a hub for sport, the Kandahar Club embodied the spirit of alpine fellowship—an ethos of shared adventure, timeless elegance, and respect for the mountains of the Alps. Richly intertwined with the history of Swiss ski culture and the Kandahar Club’s Murren origins, Alps & Meters’ Ski Race Knit Kandahar boldly features the iconic Swiss cross as a as a tribute to the pioneers of skiing and the traditions they helped establish. This emblem stands as a mark of excellence, adventure, and the unbreakable bonds formed on snow-covered slopes. Made in Italy and crafted of light & luxurious Italian cotton fibers, every stitch of this Spring & Autumnal knit honors those intrepid souls who laid the foundation for modern alpine sport with grand camaraderie and in timeless style.
Features & Benefits
Italian Craft & Quality
Made in Italy of soft, luxurious Italian cotton delivery a light hand, rich texture, and lasting & timeless European quality.
ALPINE TRADITION
Adopted by the Founding Fathers of the Kandahar Club of Murren, Switzerland, while bodly displaying the iconic uniform Swiss Cross, this warm weather knit harkens back to the handsome & original alpine sweaters of Spring-Summer worn amidst the early 20th century Alps.
Classic Fit
Constructed with s classic fit designed for the Gentleman Sportsmen's Spring-Summer social & high street occassions.
THE STORY
First held in January 1928, the inaugural Inferno Race took place when 19 members of Kandahar Ski Club climbed the Schilthorn (2,970m) above Mürren to race down the 2,100 meters to Lauterbrunnen, 14 kilometres away. A journey of almost 10 miles (15 km) and nearly 5 times the length of contemporary downhill Olympic courses, the Inferno was an alpine event whose novelty and legitimate physical and mental obstacles created powerful appeal to the growing racing class cut from the cloth of the Kandahar’s expansive blanket of accelerating British influence. High taste, panache, and handsome sensibility describe Alps & Meters Schilthorn Vest. An garment for every season, the Schilthorn Vest commands first class Italian craftsmanship, a richly baffled wool face fabric, with signature suede trim work designed to a high taste mixed medium of natural materials. Designed for the Gentleman Sportsman and Including the Alps & Meters signature mark at left breast, the Schilthorn Vest is an evergreen outwear piece celebrating of the Kandahar Club’s sporting legacy and polished British origins.
Designed to evoke the American racing legends of yesteryear and today, the Sport Club Jumper U.S. Ski Team is built with a traditional raglan sleeve construction and host of classic & contemporary custom details. True to the original jumpers and sweatshirts of the early 20th century the Sports Club Jumper U.S. Ski Team is produced with heavy gauge timeless cotton and a brushed interior for enhanced all season comfort. Built for the American alpine athlete on tour, this classic jumper provides superior comfort, temperature regulation, and protection amidst travel to and through the mountains of the FIS World Cup circuit and beyond. Adorned with a heritage logo of identity over the left breast, the Sports Club Jumper U.S. Ski Team is a staple of the Gentleman Skier’s wardrobe evoking deep respect for ski racing’s past while offering a garment with first class craftsmanship worthy of the amateur and professional race winners of today and tomorrow.